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How bad is a spine T-score of -4 ?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 6, 2023 | Replies (28)

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@windyshores

If your DEXA's are of serious concern perhaps you can convince your doc to prescribe Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity first. The better sequence is those bone builders first, then lock in gains with Reclast or other bisphosphonate like Boniva.

My sister had a hysterectomy and has used replacement hormones for decades, with no cancer. I have not used hormones after menopause but I got cancer (breast). Being low on estrogen has some health effects that may rival cancer. I am fine after my treatment (8 years out). You are probably right but I would get a second or even third opinion!

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All of the doctors that are aware of my situation, have said that it is ok to try to stop the progression with a bisphosphonate.
I think they refer to my blood markers of bone turnover: The ones that reflect bone building are in the normal range, but the ones that reflect bone resorption are elevated. Hence the bisphosponate